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Volunteer Fire Capacity (VFC) Grant Program is sponsored by CAL FIRE. This federally funded grant program allows California to provide local and rural fire departments with minor firefighting, training, communications, and safety equipment for their volunteer firefighters.
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2025 Volunteer Fire Capacity (VFC) - California Grants Portal To provide local and rural fire departments with minor firefighting, training, communications and safety equipment for their volunteer firefighters.
The Volunteer Fire Capacity (VFC) Program is a federally funded grant program that allows California to provide local and rural fire departments with minor firefighting, training, communications and safety equipment for their volunteer firefighters. The VFC Program is not intended for major equipment purchases (fire engines, vehicles, etc.) or capital repairs.
The VFC Program has a 50/50 match provision, which requires the applying department to be able to meet the intended grant award, dollar for dollar. Awards for departments are set at a minimum of $500 with a maximum of $20,000. Amounts may be adjusted based on the grant funding available.
For additional information please contact Amanda Jernigan at Amanda. Jernigan@fire. ca.
gov or Bryan Giambrone at Bryan. Giambrone@fire. ca.
gov. Please visit the Cooperative Efforts web page on the CAL FIRE website for more information about this grant and how to apply. https://www. fire.
ca. gov/what-we-do/fire-protection/cooperative-efforts Please visit the Cooperative Efforts web page on the CAL FIRE website for more information on this grant and how to apply. https://www.
fire. ca. gov/what-we-do/fire-protection/cooperative-efforts The date (and time, where applicable) by which all applications must be submitted to the grantmaker.
Time listed as “00:00” equates to midnight. Expected award announcement The date on which the grantor expects to announce the recipient(s) of the grant. The length of time during which the grant money must be utilized.
Total estimated available funding The total projected dollar amount of the grant. Expected number of awards A single grant opportunity may represent one or many awards. Some grantors may know in advance the exact number of awards to be given.
Others may indicate a range. Some may wish to and wait until the application period closes before determining how many awards to offer; in this case, a value of “Dependent” will display. Estimated amount per award Grant opportunities representing multiple awards may offer awards in the same amount or in varied amounts.
Some may wish to wait until the application period closes before determining per-award amounts; in this case, a value of “Dependent” will display. Letter of Intent Required? Certain grants require that the recipient(s) provide a letter of intent.
Requires Matched Funding? Certain grants require that the recipient(s) be able to fully or partially match the grant award amount with another funding source. Available funding is historically between $1,000,000 and $1,500,000.
PLEASE NOTE: The level of federal funding fluctuates on an annual basis and is subject to the availability of federal funds for the 2025 cycle. The funding source allocated to fund the grant. It may be either State or Federal (or a combination of both), and be tied to a specific piece of legislation, a proposition, or a bond number.
The manner in which the grant funding will be delivered to the awardee. Funding methods include reimbursements (where the recipient spends out-of-pocket and is reimbursed by the grantor) and advances (where the recipient spends received grant funds directly). Invoices and proof of payment will need to be submitted to receive reimbursement.
State agencies/departments recommend you read the full grant guidelines before applying. For questions about this grant, contact: Amanda Jernigan, 1-916-894-9845, Amanda. Jernigan@fire.
ca.
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Business and Workforce Development Grants is a grant from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) that funds business development and workforce development projects supporting forest restoration and wood products infrastructure in California. The program aims to maintain and enhance the wood products infrastructure of California to promote healthy, resilient forests. Business development awards range from $10,000 to $3,000,000, with match requirements of 100% for projects under $500,000 and 200% for larger projects. Workforce development grants up to $500,000 do not require matching funds. Eligible applicants include businesses, individuals, nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments. The deadline is May 20, 2026.
Business and Workforce Development Grants (CAL FIRE) is sponsored by California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). This funding opportunity supports businesses and organizations in California focused on developing wood products and enhancing workforce capacity in forestry-related sectors to promote sustainable economic growth and forest health, particularly in disadvantaged communities.
Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program is sponsored by Department of Homeland Security - FEMA. The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program provides financial assistance directly to eligible fire departments, nonaffiliated emergency medical service (EMS) organizations, and State Fire Training Academies (SFTAs). The goal is to equip and train emergency personnel, enhance operational efficiencies, foster interoperability, and support community resilience. Reimbursement for grant writing fees is possible if included in the application budget and competitively procured.
Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program is sponsored by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The AFG Program provides critically needed resources to equip and train emergency personnel, enhance operational efficiencies, foster interoperability, and support community resilience. It funds activities such as training, equipment (including communication devices like radios, pagers, and mobile data terminals), personal protective equipment (PPE), wellness and fitness initiatives, and modifications to facilities.
Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Grant Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3) / Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This program provides funding for state, local, tribal, and territorial governments; nonprofits; and institutions of higher education to establish or enhance capabilities to prevent targeted violence and terrorism. It supports the development of sustainable, multidisciplinary prevention capabilities in local communities, piloting innovative prevention approaches, and identifying prevention best practices. Behavioral threat assessment and management (BTAM) is an evidence-based and systematic process to identify, inquire, assess, and manage potential threats.